New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open in the green on Tuesday, December 23, extending gains for third session following positive trends in the global markets. Asian share markets rose on Monday tracking bullish momentum on Wall Street.

The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading near 26,237 level, up 26 points or 0.10% from the Nifty futures' previous close.

The Indian stock market closed sharply higher on Monday, December 22, supported by a rebound in the rupee and positive global cues. Extending gains for a second straight session, the Sensex climbed 638 points, or 0.75%, to settle at 85,567.48, while th...